https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Democrats-demand-answers-about-McLaughlin-s-Costa-13725012.php
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/McLaughlin-won-t-explain-trip-to-Costa-Rica-13705735.php
NXIVM Associated Rensselaer County Exec takes trip to Costa Rica, paid for by org where John Sweeney (also NXIVM associated) is chief counsel.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_E._Sweeney
http://www.discoverrensselaer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Resolution-Authorizing-the-Hiring-of-Attorney.pdf